Other people called out Markle for not having a hat on his head, protecting him from the sun. Markle was at the charity event alongside sister-in-law Kate Middleton and her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

On Twitter, one person tweeted that Markle “doesn’t know how to hold the poor thing.”

She can't have any maternal instincts at all. Archie's neck and whole body not supported by her at all. No sun hat to protect him.

Others said the baby may be better in a stroller, and that Markle should have been sitting down while holding Archie.

Some came to Markle’s defense, and said that every mother can carry their child the way that’s best and safest for them.

What a mom won’t do for their child? She may look uncomfortable but let’s focus in on what matters. Archie looks content and comfy. Little homie probably still thinks he’s home lying on mommy’s chest. Moral of the story, do what works for you and your little one. #MeghanMarklepic.twitter.com/jMQcHXi8eO

“Fancy being the kind of person that takes to social media to pick apart a brand new mum’s parenting! How sad! As if anyone is that perfect they have the right to belittle and judge a woman who’s recently had her first child and in the spotlight,” one Twitter user wrote.

Fancy being the kind of person that takes to social media to pick apart a brand new Mums Parenting! How sad! As if anyone is that perfect they have the right to belittle and judge a woman who’s recently had her first child and in the spotlight #MeghanMarkle#Archie

“I’m sure if she was walking or bending over then she would put her hand to his head,” she said. “I think what has people thrown off is that she is holding him without a carrier and without a blanket, and people just aren’t used to that.”

What’s more, Markle is a public figure, meaning she’s likely going to be criticized for whatever she does. The duchess recently faced backlash when it was announced that she and husband Prince Harry would keep the names of Archie’s godparents private.

It’s likely that Markle will continue to face criticism for her parenting skills, despite the fact that Dennis says Archie looks “very comfortable” with his mother. Dennis says Markle is not doing anything in these photographs that indicate harm or danger for the child.

“Clearly she is cradling Archie against her body, as a mom of four I know that she was likely doing the familiar ‘mom sway’ while he rested his head against her,” Dennis said.

“At that age, they love to relax right against your body — and I actually love that she is holding him so naturally and relaxed.”